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E759 PFV

1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto

Brown Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,872 mi
Last recorded69,872 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto79,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE759 PFV
MakeDaimler
Model3.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 69,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,820 miles

Brake pressure warning light illuminated.

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

oil leak covering underside

play in offside inner rack end

play in steering rack mounts

Fail 10 Nov 2016 65,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pressure warning light illuminated.

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

oil leak covering underside

play in offside inner rack end

play in steering rack mounts

Pass 14 Nov 2015 64,652 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,214 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre perished

Fail 23 Sep 2014 62,214 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre perished

Fail 26 Sep 2013 60,021 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pump drive system defective (3.6.F.1)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,021 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,843 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres are perrishing on side walls

Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,686 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wipers dont park

Fail 19 Oct 2009 59,680 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wipers dont park

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,994 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 58,433 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 57,808 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 57,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Daimler 3.6 Auto?

Based on 2,297 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
969
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 152
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 75
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E759 PFV is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto in Brown with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 79,032 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daimler 3.6 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E759 PFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 3.6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Daimler 3.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E759 PFV is a 1988 Daimler 3.6 Auto, first registered on 29 March 1988.

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